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1. Where is Camp located?

Mini-Discovery Week 1 Concession
Discovery Week 2-8 Concession
Sports Camp Week 2-8 Youth Centre
Mini-Discovery Week 9-10 The Guild

2. Where do I drop off & pick up my child?

Sign-in occurs starting at 8am in the concession at the Bill Thomson Arena, Youth Centre or The Guild (depending on what camp). Please come into this area with your child to sign-in (no drop-offs at the curb).

Sign-out occurs starting at 4pm in the same place. On the registration form there is a spot for you to indicate who is authorized to pick up your child(ren). If this has changed prior to the week of camp, please notify the Camp Coordinator. The authorized people are the only people that we will send your child(ren) home with. Photo I.D. will be required at the time of pick-up. A handwritten, signed note is required if your child may leave on his/her own at the end of the day (if we have not yet been notified).

When parents are late picking up their children, we are required to pay our staff for extra time worked. A staff member is required to stay until all children are picked up. Any parent picking up after 5pm will be charged $5 cash for every 15 minutes they are late.

3. What is the camper to staff ratios?

Our daily ratio is 1 leader to 10 children in a squad. On trip days, our ratio is 1 leader to 8 children.

4. What kind of training do your staff receive?

Staff members are required to participate in our full staff training program held over a week prior to the start of the Summer Camp season.

Staff training includes workshops, keynote speakers, and hands-on leadership opportunities. All staff are required to have Standard First Aid, CPR C, and a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Screening.

5. What items should my child bring to camp?

Refillable water bottle, Swim Suit &Towel, Extra set of clothing (Weather appropriate), snacks and lunch, Running shoes and/or strap-on sandals, Sunscreen

DO NOT SEND TO CAMP:
• Cell phones, iPods, iPads, Nintendo DS’s, or any other electronic device
• Toys, Money (we will not go to the snack bar), Valuables
• Flip-flops, crocs or other easy-to-lose shoes

6. How many boys or girls are attending?

We can have anywhere from 40-60 children a day (Discovery Camp), or 20-40 children a day (Sports Camp). Premium trip days (Thu) tend to fill up first, and quickly. Our maximum children on these days is 43 participants due to bus space.

7. What will my child do all day?

Discovery: Each day, we do 4-6 periods of activities from 45 minutes to 1 hour that relate to the theme of the day (arts, crafts & culture, physical or outdoor activity, educational, and totally awesome theme activities). On Tues & Fri, we also swim during a private rental time. On Thu, we do out-trips. On Wed, we do a healthy cooking activity. On Fri, we have an optional pizza lunch.

Sports: Each day, we learn FUNdamental sport skills, try physically activity activities and learn from the experts. On Tues & Fri, we also swim during a private rental time. On Thu, we do out-trips. On Fri, we have an optional pizza lunch.

8. My child has allergies, special needs or medical concerns. How will you accommodate them?

We’d love to talk to you in advance of your camp visit about any additional concerns we may need to know about. Please indicate these during your registration and we will contact you in advance for clarification and how we can make your child’s camp experience the best it can be.

9. How can I contact camp while my child is there?

Feel free to contact our Customer Service Desk at 780.865.4412 for any immediate concerns and we will transfer your call accordingly.

10. Can I be in the same group as my friend?

Our groups are made up by age group. If your friend and yourself are similar ages, it is likely you will end up in the same group together. If you’d like to request this specifically, feel free to email us at discovery@hinton.ca

11. Can I meet the leaders in advance?

Yes! We are involved in several community activities before camp begins. You’re welcome to join us at one of them and meet our team.

12. Is Financial Assistance available?

Yes. Through Jumpstart (Sports Camp) or our Kids in Need program. Applicants fill out a registration form for either program and request what dates they want. First priority is given to kids at risk (low income).

13. What if it rains?

We always have our eyes on the skies! In case of inclement weather, we will cancel activities as appropriate to ensure the safety of the children within our care. We always have a fabulous back-up plan in place with more engaging & creative activities just in case.

14. Do you have a Lost & Found?

Yes, we maintain a specific lost & found for camp. If you’ve lost an item, email discovery@hinton.ca with it’s description. At the end of camp, we place all items on a table in the foyer and anything remaining is donated to the Share Shop.

15. How do I change the dates I am registered for?

Transfers online can be completed at least 1 week in advance of camp day. Transfers at least 24 hours in advance of the day register for can be done at the Customer Service Desk. No refunds on the day of camp will be given. Medical reasons must be accompanied by a doctor’s note.

16. How are behaviour and discipline issues handled?

Campers are expected:
-to stay with the group at all times
-to respect the space and facilities we use
-to respect and listen to other campers and staff

Stages of discipline for inappropriate behavior:
1. Child is given a verbal warning and instructed that their actions are not acceptable at Discovery Camp. Child receives a time-out if behavior continues, a Coordinator is involved, and the child’s parent is informed at the end of the day that if the child’s behavior continues, the child will not be welcome at Discovery Camp for either a short period of time or the rest of summer.

2. Child is isolated from the activity and a parent is asked to come pick their child up. The child may be suspended or permanently dismissed from further camp days and fees for the missed days will be reimbursed.

3. Extreme misbehaviour such as bullying, use of inappropriate language, physical violence, ignoring or disrespecting Camp Staff, stealing or destruction of property may result in a decision between the Camp Coordinator and Recreation Coordinator to bypass the above steps.